The 3x NCAA Heavyweight Wrestling champ joined Bruce on Friday one week removed from winning the NCAA title for his 3rd time. Kyle spoke on training for the World Cup, what he would do if he wasn't a wrestler, what his future holds and gives his thoughts on amateurism in college athletics.
Doug covers the Buckeyes and Browns for Cleveland.com and the Plain Dealer. Doug and Bruce both think the Browns will go QB with the first pick in April's NFL Draft. Doug thinks that they should be listening to all offers to trade out of the 4th pick, for the right price. Also, an OSU Pro-Day preview and Doug gives his chances for Keita Bates-Diop' return to the Buckeyes.
The former OSU hoops captain joined Bruce on Thursday to preview the Sweet 16. Tony thinks upsets in March are nice, but the tournament needs programs like Michigan State in the Sweet 16, not Nevada.
Chris covers the Cavaliers for Cleveland.com and joined Bruce on Wednesday to discuss the medical leave of absence for Tyronn Lue, more minutes for players off the bench and experimenting with lineup changes before the playoffs.
Former Browns GM and current head of the Senior Bowl joined Bruce and Chris on Monday. Phil says that because the Jets moved into the 3rd pick in April's draft, the Browns can't take a chance that the QB they want will be there at #4. Phil also doesn't think the 4th pick would be worth Saquon Barkley because you can find that kind of production later in the draft.
The former Buckeye and current Cleveland Browns analyst joined Bruce on Thursday to discuss the Browns' free agent moves, what they'll do with the #1 overall pick and Joe Thomas' retirement.
Seth covers Georgia athletics for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and joined Bruce on Wednesday to discuss reports of Georgia offering their basketball vacancy to Thad Matta. Considering how his tenure ended in Columbus, would Georgia fans embrace Thad as their next men's basketball coach? Would Thad be a good fit in the SEC going up against John Calapari and Bruce Pearl in recruiting?
Tony covers the Cleveland Browns for ESPN Cleveland and joined Bruce on Wednesday to discuss the teams' very busy free agency period. Tony says that the Browns won't take Barkley at #1 or #4 because they'll make moves in free agency to address their need at running back...possibly a former buckeye.
Bill covers the Buckeyes for Cleveland.com and joined Bruce on Tuesday to discuss the Buckeyes first round matchup with South Dakota State. The Jack Rabbits have a player in Mike Daum who has made 91 3's this season...and he plays power forward. What do the Buckeyes need to do defensively to make sure Daum and the Jack Rabbits don't pull the 5/12 upset?
The former OSU Basketball captain joined Bruce on Monday to talk the Buckeyes draw in the NCAA Tournament. Can the Buckeyes avoid the dreaded 12-5 upset versus South Dakota State? Which player not named Keita Bates-Diop needs to produce in order for the Buckeyes to advance?
Vic covers the Buffalo Bills for the Buffalo News, a former Browns reporter, Vic broke down the Tyrod Taylor trade with Bruce and Chris on Monday. If the Bills were going to cut Taylor before the season, why make a trade before he's set to become a free-agent?
Aaron covers the Columbus Blue Jackets for the Athletic.com. Porty joined Bruce on Friday to recap the CBJ OT winner over the Avalanche, what this 3-game win streak means with 14 games left and if any veterans in the locker-room are already looking forward to golfing in May.
Doug covers the Buckeyes for Cleveland.com and the Plain Dealer. Doug joined Bruce on Friday to discuss spring practice for the football team. Doug and Bruce think that Haskins will be named starting QB for 2018, so what does that mean for Joe Burrow and Tate Martell?
Mike covers College Hoops for The Sporting News and talks Hoops on the Big Ten Network. Mike joined Bruce on Thursday to discuss the upcoming NCAA tournament, where the Buckeyes/Big Ten teams sit heading into Sunday and if Keita Bates-Diop is ready to make the jump to the NBA.
Olympic, World, Big Ten and NCAA Heavyweight Wrestling champion Kyle Snyder joined Bruce on Wednesday. Kyle spoke about his dominant 2017-2018 season, the upcoming NCAA Wrestling tournament in Cleveland and wrestling in the Olympics until he's 35 years old.
The head coach of the Basketball Buckeyes joined Bruce on Wednesday to preview OSU"s bid in the NCAA tournament. Chris and Bruce discussed Keita Bates-Diop, scouting the dreaded 5-12 matchup and Holtmann's relationship with LeBron James.
The captain of Crew SC joined Bruce on Wednesday to talk about the clubs home opener versus Montreal, their opening day win over Toronto and what the future of the Crew means to him as a Columbus native.
Tony covers the Cleveland Browns for ESPN Cleveland and joined Bruce on Tuesday with his take-aways from the NFL Scouting Combine. Tony spoke on the 4 QB's that the Browns are looking to take with the #1 overall pick in April's NFL draft. Should the Browns go with Mayfield considering Tony sees multiple parallels with Johnny Manziel
Ari covers the Buckeyes for The Athletic.com and joined Bruce on Tuesday to preview spring practice for Ohio State. Urban Meyer is 3 scholarships over the limit, will a highly-touted QB be on the way out before the season? Also, what did Ari think of Denzel Ward's impressive showing at the NFL scouting combine?
Matt Charboneau covers Michigan State for the Detroit News. Matt joined Bruce, Chris and Maddie on Monday to discuss the Larry Nassar scandal, the most recent ESPN report that opens up sexual assault allegations against athletes at MSU and Tom Izzo/Mark Dantonio's responses to them. If both coaches new about allegations and did nothing, should they remain in their respective positions?
Beau hosts the Eleven Warriors Report and was a longtime sports anchor in Columbus. Beau joined the show on Thursday to talk about the struggles of the Cleveland Cavaliers, the resurgence of the OSU men's basketball program and Scoonie Penn's importance in the Buckeyes recent success.
Matt McCoy hosts "The Drive" with Stan Jackson on 105.7 The Zone (Weekdays 3-6pm), Matt has also served as the PA announcer at the Schott for OSU men's basketball. Matt joined Bruce and Maddie on Thursday to discuss the Buckeyes 71-65 win over Nebraska and their 7-0 record in the Big Ten. Would Keita Bates-Diop return for a 5th season or head to the NBA if he's projected to be a first round pick?
Doug covers OSU Athletics for Cleveland.com, Doug joined Bruce, Maddie and Chris on Wednesday to discuss JT Barrett in teh East/West Shrine Game, Buckeyes heading to the NFL draft and the Buckeyes' scholarship situation heading into next season.
Tom Ryan is the head coach of the Ohio State Wrestling team, currently #2 in the country. Tom joined the show on Tuesday to preview the huge dual meet against the Minnesota Golden Gophers THIS Saturday at the Schottenstein Center.
Bruce, Chris and Maddie discuss the possibility of Jim Tressel becoming a U.S. Senatorial Candidate from the state of Ohio. Could Tressel (IF he ran) un-seat the incumbent, Sherrod Brown?
Jason covers the Cavaliers for the Athletic, he joined Bruce, Chris and Maddie on Monday to preview the Cavaliers/Warriors re-re-match in Cleveland. What can the Cavs do to win at the Q? What should they be looking for come the trade deadline? Can they make a move that would put them over the Warriors in the NBA Finals?
Bruce and Maddie discuss the Buckeyes' 91-96 spanking of Maryland on Thursday night. Chris Holtmann has put OSU back on the national radar with a 5-0 start to conference play. Bruce wonders if they have enough at point guard to withstand added pressure that comes with their recent success.
Beau Bishop joined the show on Thursday to discuss Urban Meyer's legacy in College Football in the wake of Nick Saban winning his 6th national championship. Should OSU fans be satisfied with Urban's success at OSU? Beau also breaks down the Cavaliers defensive struggles and how schools in Northeast Ohio have gotten softer with snow days.
Tom Reed covers the Blue Jackets, Browns and Columbus Crew for the Athletic.com. Tom joined Bruce and Maddie on Thursday to discuss the Blue Jackets' up and down season, the new additions the the Browns front office and whether or whether or not moving the Crew would come back to haunt MLS.
The former OSU National Champion and current Browns radio and TV host joined the Bruce, Maddie and Chris on Wednesday. Dustin weighs in on the Browns/Packers game Sunday in Cleveland, OSU's snub in the College Football Playoff and so much more!
